Enjoy a succulent and mouthwatering roasted lamb breast that is perfect for a special dinner or holiday meal. This recipe yields tender and flavorful meat with a crispy outer layer that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
- 1 lamb breast, trimmed and deboned
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture all over the lamb breast, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Place the lamb breast in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 450°F.
- Roast for an additional 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender and the skin is crispy.
- Let the lamb breast rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Interesting Facts
Lamb breast is a cost-effective cut of meat that is full of flavor.
Roasting the lamb breast low and slow allows the fat to render and keeps the meat moist.
Fresh herbs add a fragrant and delicious dimension to the dish.